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The KingwOOd Railroad.

On Saturday there was a meeting
of the stockholders of the Kingwood
Railroad Company, to consider q
proposition made by Mr. George M.
Whitescarver, of Grafton, on behalf
Of syndicate of which he is mem
Der. The proposition was that the
syndicate would furnish sufficient
means to finish, complete and equip
the railway-furnish everything
ready for operating the road-in con
sideration Of $4,000 of the first
mortgage bonds of the company.
There are also to be issued to the
members of the syndicate $4,000 of
the stock of the company, in order
that they may have representation
in the management of the business.
There were present at Saturdays
meeting 755 of the GIG shares of
stock of the company; and the prep
osition was accepted unanimously,
every one of the 755 shares voting
FAYE" The contract in accordance
with this proposition has been pre-
pared, and the Board of Directors
will approve it.-Kingaoood Journal.
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Warned.

Will not Morgantown take warn
ing from the experience with fires
which her neighboring towns have
had and take steps to avert a SINH
lar fate from herself? The great de-
struction of property in both Graf
ton and Clarksburg can be, in a
great measure, attributed to INSULT
Gent apparatus for checking the
flames. This negligence in not pre-
pairing the proper means for prevent
ing the loss of life and property in
a sudden emergency is detrimental
to the present as well as the future
welfare of our town. We expect
capitalists to come and invest their
money in our midst but as long as
no assurance is given that their
property will be safe they will go
elsewhere. The citizens are the ones
to make this move. Let the coun
Gil know that their action would be
endorsed by the people and no doubt
proper steps for preventing such a
disaster Gas big fire in Morgan
town would be) would soon be taken.
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The Cadet Encampment.

According to the order Of the
commandant of June 9, the cadet
corps will go into camp on the Uni
versity grounds on the 3lst.
When the order was made it was
thought there would be no difficulty
in securing tents and other camp
equipments from the State, but I'M
der present military laws this is i'm
practicable, so Lieut.. Wilson, on his
own responsibility, ordered the tents
from st. Louis and the boys will go
into camp. The Lieutenant seemed
to be determined to give them the
benefit of some camp experience and
did not intend to be baked by a
little technical bubble. The use of
the tents alone for the week will
cost at least 500. We hope the
corps will have pleasant time in
camp.
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Notes About Town.

"A part of the steam apparatus
for the University came yesterday.
The University clock, which has
been out of order for some time, has
been repaired.
"A short telegraph line has been
put up from James Winger's house
to the Decker's creek mill.
MIR. r. E. Fast's property, now
occupied by Rev. Mr.. Buchanan, is
one of the prettiest homes in town.
More improvements have been
made in town this summer than for
many years. Verify our people are
awakening.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

The Teachers Institute, which
convenes here on August Is, prom
Uses to be the most successful ses-
sion ever held in Morgantown. Prof.
Waters has spared no pains in pro-
curing instructors and speakers who
are well known as able and success
full educators. A program has been
arranged which will be interesting
and instructive to all who will be
fortunate enough to be in attend
ance during its sessions. During
the day sessions addresses will be
delivered on topics concerning edu-
cational work which will be benefi-
cial to both teachers and patrons
DIR. Z. M. Turner will deliver prac-
tical address to teachers on Tuesday
evening. On Thursday evening
there will be lecture by Prof. W.
p. Wiley. On Friday evening a
social and literary entertainment
will be given. Let the people Of
Morgantown encourage the teachers
of Monongalia by their presence and
make this the most prosperous in
stitute ever held here. The Teach
ers' Institute of Monongalia county
held in Morgantown, the educational
center of the State, should be second
to none. Come, all are welcome.
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A Newspaper Man Converted.

The Cincinnati Times Star, in its
report of Tuesdays proceedings at
the Loveland camp meeting has the
following paragraph:
"The union love feast at the Ger
man camp yesterday was one of the
memorable events of the camp meet
ing Several hundred of the Eng
fish people formed in line, and the
procession headed by Drs. Joyce,
Jones, Hughes and Sam Small,
marched to the German grounds
singing, "We are marching to Zion.o
When they came within the hearing
of the Germans the latter took up
the strains of the same hymn. The
voices and music of the hymn in the
two languages blended most melo-
diously, The platform was crowded
with ministers, and the congrega-
ton filled the tabernacle. DIR. Joyce
presided. The testimonies were
given with great feeling and made a
deep impression. One of the most
affecting was that of the son of DR..
mug HES, WHO CUNT from w eSt V II
ginia to spend few days with his
father, and was converted on Mon
day night. y
The son referred to is Matt S.
Hughes, of Parkersburg, formerly
city editor of the State Journal and
quite a powerful and effective speak
err. He was at one time a local re-
porter on the New DOMINION.
The same paper of later date al
so says: Mr.. Matt Hughes, son of
DR.. Hughes, who was converted at
the meeting last Monday, has decid-
ed to become a minister, and will
enter the Iowa Conference, of which
his father is member. The readi-
ness of utterance displayed by him
in the various meetings indicates
that he will be good preacher, and
probably distinguished one. 1t
would not be surprising if this camp
meeting will be memorable for his
conversion if for nothing else. By
invitation of Sam Small, he will
spend several days at the Mounds
vile, West Va, camp meeting.
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The Muskingum Laundry.

This laundry seems to have the
run of things in this place. 1t does
nice work, cheap and promptly.
Charles 2. Wilson, of the Wallace
House, is the agent. He requests
us to ask patrons to have their
goods ready for shipment On Monday
morning to insure their return the
same week. This Laundry is prepar-
ed to wash any kind Of washable
goods. Leave orders at the Wallace
House
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A Fine Opening For Coal and Coke.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
has officially rendered to the West
Virginia Railroad a schedule of
freight rates that will enable the
miner of coal and the manufacturer
of coke in the Preston coal field to
deliver his coal and coke in the Phil
adelphia market at $2.10 per ton (;
the same rate at which shipments
are made from the Clearfeld and
Beech Creek fields in Pa. This, con-
sidering the longer haul is great
concession. At the same time the
B. & O. agree to deliver coal and
coke from the Preston mines to Chi
cago, at the same rates that prevail
from Connellsville, and proportional
rates apply to all other points east
and west reached by the Pennsyl-
vania and B. Il o. Railroads. 1t
can no longer be said that West Va.
coal and coke are out of the field Of
competition with a fair show as to
cost of getting to market, their quail
ity equal to the best, and the cheap
ness of mining and coking, they will
soon be in the very front rank as
competitors. Already much foreign
capital is being invested in these
cheap coal lands, and propositions
made to mine and manufacture.
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Last Excursion OF the Season, Via Pic.
turesque b. & 0. to Atlantic
City and Cay May.

The last of the series of popular
Excursions to the Seashore, via b
& O. R. R., will be run on Thursday,
August 18th. The tickets will be
good either to Atlantic City or Cape
May, at the option of the passenger
and include the privilege of stopping
over at Washington City on the re
turn journey. They will be sold fol
trains leaving Fairmont at 1858 A
NJ, and 9 P. M, August 18th, and
will be valid for return passage I'M
til August 9th, inclusive. The
train leaving Fairmont at 1868 A. NJ.
arrives in Philadelphia at s 40 same
day. Passengers taking this train
will remain over night in Philadel
phia. The train leaving at 8 P. NJ
arrives in Philadelphia the next day
at noon. Tickets will be honored
from Philadelphia to Atlantic City
or Cape May ON all regular trains O
the 10Th. Round Trip Rate from
Fairmont will be $40. For informa
ton in detail, call upon or address
Ticket Agents, B. Y 0, r. R.
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Headouarters for phosphates.

Watson q Jolliffe, of Ellington,
have just received car load of Pow
clPs fertilizers, and sell them at
$3.50 to $500 per sack of 200 pounds
full weight. To those who wish to
prepare their own fertilizer we can
furnish Powell's prepared chemicals
at cost Of 5000 for enough to make
half a ton, or $1,000 for enough to
make a ton of good fertilizer. Spe-
cial prices given on ton lots deliver
ed at Morgantown, Ellington, Little
Falls, Clinton Furnace or Halleck.
These fertilizers have been used in
Clinton district and other parts of
this county and have given entire
satisfaction. They are equal to the
best Cali upon or write to Watson
N Jolliffe, Ellington, w. Va.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION.

There will be special election held in
the Mayors Office in Morgantown West Va
FRIDAY THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST
next to elect person to fill the vacancy in
the Office of Mayor Of said town caused by
the resignation of John c. Wagner, Esq.
Polls will be opened at o'clock p. IN. OF
said day.
By order of the council of said town
passed at a meeting thereof held at the
Mayors office ON Tuesday the and day OF
August, 1887.
F. A. HENNKN, ID. Ii. PuRrNToN,
Recorder pro. tenn. Mayor pro. tenn.
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS
d. II. PURINToN,
Mavnr nrn fam

To all persons holding liens by judg-
ment or otherwise. ON the real estate, OF
any part thereof, of Francis ". Thompson
and Mary Thompson:
In pursuance of decree of the circuit
court of Monongalia county, made in a
cause therein pending. to subject the real
estate of the said Francis w. Thompson and
Mary Thompson to the satisfaction of the
liens theron, you are hereby required
to present all claims held by you
and each of you against the said
Francis W. Thompson and Mary Thomp-
son. which are liens on their and each Of
their real estate or any part of it, for adj.
judiSation to me. at my office, in Morgan
town in the said county of Monongalia, on
or before the l4th day of September, 1887.
August, 1887. r, f. FAST,
C.ap,voi oosapar
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years, has declined the appointment
for another year and intends GO
ing to the University at Morgan
town where he will take a special
course. We very much regret his
decision, would have been glad to
have him remain with us.-Back-
harmon Delta.
Miss Matte Brock, who for sew
eral years has filled the chair of
Mental Science and Belleslettres in
Beaver College, Pennsylvania, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. II. c.
Showalter, in this place, for several
days. Miss Brock is a talented and
educated lady. She left for her
home in Morgantown Monday
Richie Gazette.
Major J. NJ. Lee, who is so well
known and popular here, conducted
the Richie county institute last
week. In its report of the institute
the Gazette says Of him: Major Lee
was born in Washington county,
Pennsylvania, in the year 1855. He
labored on a farm until 1868, when
his father moved to Hancock county,
West Virginia. After attending the
common schools in the winter, till
he was eighteen years old, he enter
ed the University at Morgantown.
He graduated in the classical and
military departments in 1878. After
completing his education he has
been identified as teacher at several
places. Four years as military in
structor at Morgantown, then at
Erie, Pennsylvania. and at Patter-
son Institute, Pittsburg. During
the last two years he has been as
sistant principal at the Linsley In
stitute, Wheeling. In September he
goes to Huntington to act as super
intendent Of the schools there"
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THE HILARITY CLUB
Pleasant Soj0urn In the Shades
0fQuarry Run.

Laurel. Iron WORKS, Aug. 9.-On
Thursday, the 18th, the Hilarity
Fishing Club encamped on their
grounds at the mouth of Quarry run,
on Cheat river, will break camp and
return to town, having spent sea-
son of three weeks enjoying the many
beauties and advantages of this in
teresting portion of our county.
While the people of our town were
suffering from heat with the Their
mometer standing at 100 degrees in
the shade, the Fl. F. C's were enjoy
ing a pure and refreshing atmos-
phere at Quarry run with the highest
point reached by the the thermome-
ter at IS degrees. There is no rea-
son why, with additional railroad
facilities, this portion of our coun-
ty should not become one of the
most popular of mountain resorts.
Such natural advantages for pure
mountain air, cool water, bathing,
boating, fishing and scenery are pos
sessed by no other summer resort
in this State. With railroad and
river connections of this town with
Pittsburg, there is no reason why a
summer hotel at the mouth of Quar-
ry run should not have from 300 to
500 guests during the heated term.
Among the visitors entertained by
this club are the following: Mr..
and Mrs. Moreland and children,
Messrs. c. B. Ollie, Charles E. Brown,
of Cincinnati, George Rogers, Will
Rogers, John b. Wiley, S. d. Hirsch-
man, George M. John, J. E. fleming,
DIR. L. S. Brock, Prof. l. c. White,
wife and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Long, of New Castle, Pa; Mr.. Albert
Pitcairn, of Pittsburg, guest Of Mr..
E. Shisler; Messrs. Harry Sands, of
Fairmont, and George Amos, of
Rivesville, guests of Mr.. Sam Pick
enpaugh; Hon. A. B. Fleming, of
Fairmont, guest of Mr. R. E. Fast;
w. Rogers, of Cincinnnti, guest of
his cousin Miss Lizzie Moreland !;
Mrs. E. 1. Moore, Mrs. Margaret
Pierce, Mrs. John l. Harvey and
children and Misses Emma Coombs,
Lizzie Morehead, Mary Steele and
Emma Steele, of Fairmont, Mary,
Anna and Lou Wade, Fannie Stealey,
of Clarksburg, guest of Mrs. Shis-
Ter; Maud McVicker. Mary Ollie,
and Alice Altman; Prof and Mrs
Lyon, Mr. William N. Berkeley, Rev.
A. M. Buchanan and wife, Misses
Lucy johnson, Cora Donley, Jessie
Coombs, Mamie Hogue, Clara Hough,
Sarah Rogers, Mrs. Anna Richards
and Mrs. W. M. Hyland, of Iowa
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The family of the venerable Peter
M. Hartley and wife held reunion
at Masontown one day last week.
The following children and grand
children were present: E. M. Hart
ley and wife, their children Minnie
M. and Lima S.; II. Amos Hartley
and wife; Sanford Watson and wife
formerly Kate Hartley and their
children, Lloyd, Callie, Walter, Ern-
est, Olive and Lulu; j. M. Hartley
and wife, of Fairmont, and their
children, Carney, Forest, Grace,
Frank and Harry; S. Waitman Hart
ley and wife and their children, Alva
c., Lourie c., Carrie NJ, S. Melvin
and Guy B.; S. G. Hartley and wife
and their children, Charley H., S.
Pearl, Earl S. and j. Ray; Luther
Hartley, of Pittsburgh, and H. P.
Hartley and wife, of Latrobe, Pa.
The company was organized by
electing E. M. Hartley President
and H. P. Hartley, secretary. After
the reunion at the home of the old
folks the company went to E. NJ.
Hartley's and spent some time very
pleasantly. They adjourned to meet
at J. M. Hartley's, in Fairmont,
some time in August 1889. 1t was
a very happy occasion indeed.
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Grafton Cuttinr ARRAY.

John Corners and Thomas Burke,
both third division brakemen, en-
gagged in quarrel at Grafton last
Tuesday night in front of their
boarding house, the Palace Hotel.
Words were followed by blows, and
during the fight Burke was severely
stabbed two or three times. The
most serious wound is on the left
side, where long, deep cash was
cut, almost reaching the heart, and
it is feared wounding the lung
After being cut Burke ran two
squares up the hill to Dr. Warder's
residence, having bled profusely all
the way. The severed artery was
tied and the wounded man taken
back to the hotel, where he now lies
in critical condition. Burke is a
young man aged about 90 years.
His parents live near Rowlesburg.
Corners is about 80 years of age, is
married and lives at Keyser. He
was arrested Immediately after the
ARRAY and lodged in Jail to await the
result of Burke's injuries.-W esi
Tirqinidn.
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Railroad News and Notes.

There has lately been some
changes in the management of the
West Virginia Railroad company.
A. G. HAIRY has been removed from
the presidency of the road. As yet
his successor has not been elected.
This move has not disturbed the
work in any way. 1t is being push
ed with the vigor that has charac-
terized it from the start, and we are
assured that this change will not
only not delay, but will hurry the
work. From the Pittsburg Post we
take the subjoined account of the
suit now pending between contractor
Pitcairn and Mr.. Hairy:
"Judge Magee yesterday heard
arguments ON motion to take off a
preliminary injunction restraining
A. G. Hairy, President of the West
Virginia Railroad Company, from
disposing of $4,000 worth of bonds
of the road in his possession.
1.-THE plaintiff in the case is con-
tractor, Albert Pitcairn, who built
the road, which is about 40 miles
long, and received in part payment
over 100000 in stocks and bonds.
He alleges that the bonds owned by
HAIRY were given without considera-
ton, and, therefore, as stakeholder,
objects to having them placed on the
market.
"Hatry, on the other hand, says
that when he took the presidency OF
the company it possessed neither
road, money nor credit. He paid
the engineers for surveying the road,
spent his own money in travelling to
the financial centers of the country
to float the bonds of the company,
and assumed the responsibility for
the payment of numerous claims
against the company. To secure
him from loss and to pay him fol
his services and money actually ex-
pended. the board of directors gave
him bonds to the amount of $50, 900
Further hearing in the case was
postponed until September g."
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of Monongalia county rendered
on the 9th day of February, 1887, In the
chancery cause Of William T., Conwny's
administrator against William l.. Com
ways widow and Others, us special com.
missioner for the purpose / will, on
Monday, September 9th, 1897,
next, on the public ground before the
front door of the court house of said
county, at public auction, sell to the
highest bidder that portion of the home
farm of said William l.. Conway which
was not assigned to the widow of said
Conway for dover, and including the
right of way thereto belonging, being
lot No. of said Conway's lands and
containing As acres, lying near Maids
vile, In Cass district, Monongalia coun-
ty, West Virginia; or by virtue of said
decree as amended February IA, 1887,
] will, If deemed more advantageous for
said Conway's infant child and heir,
sell In lieu OF said lot No. the River
Farm Of said Conway, lying on the
Monongahela river in said Cass district
or a sufliciency thereof to discharge said
Conway's Indebtedness, amounting to
about 1000. These lands are well inn
proved and advantageously located.
Plats of same may be seen ut my Office
in Morgantown on application The
right to reject any and all bids received.
TERMS OF SALE.-$100 of the pur-
chase money to be cash in hand and the
residue on credit of 6, II, 10 and "a
months with interest from date of sale
taking from the purchaser notes or
bonds with approved security and re-
serving lien on the land sold.
JOSEPH MoRELAND,
Special Com'r.
|, Richard e. Fast, Clerk Of the Cir
cult Court of Monongalia county, do
certify that bond and security have
been given by the above named special
commissioner according to law.
r. e. FAST, Clerk.
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The Check.Rein.

The use of the cruel check rein is
not more general here than else
where, but we wish that our local
horsemen would set the fashion of
abolishing the barbarism. 1t is a
painful thing to see a horse with
ing under this torture, and many a
noble animal is driven to death these
warm days, not so much by the load
he draws as by reason of being fet-
tered in this manner so that he can
not move without pain. We COM
mend to our horsemen the following
reasons for abolishing the check
rein, which, among others, are given
by the distinguished Henry Bergh,
of New York, who has made this
subject study:
7. In hot weather or during ex-
IRENE exertion it may directly or in
directly produce an attack of giddi-
ness or apoplexy-the last probably
terminating in death.
s. In heavy draught, in addition
to the torture it occasions, it causes
a large portion of the horses power
to be lost, from the animal being
unable to get his head and neck
down, and thus to throw more of the
weight of his body into the collar.
8. The powerful muscles which
pull forward the shoulders and in
directly the fore limbs, and which
are attached to the head and neck,
are by it placed in the least favora-
BILE position for exercising their
function, SO that the horses action
as we'll as it's speed and strength are
impaired from this mechanical dis
advantage.
10. 1t causes pain and distress in
breathing.
IL. 1t tends to distort the upper
part of the wind-pipe and causes
F"roaring"
-. 1t frets the temper of nervous
and excitable horses, and shortens
the lives Of all.
II can only conclude" says Mr.
Bergh, Gas the result of my exami.
nations, that the custom of tying W
horses heads with check-reins, like
the custom of bleeding calves before
they are killed, is a relic of barbar-
ism, contrary alike to common sense
and scientific opinion, and which has
been permitted. to exist so long be
cause it has been nobody's business
to call public attention to it.
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The Death Roll.

KEcK-Mrs. Mary Keek. wife of
Mr.. p. II. Keck, an excellent and
eminent lady, died about o'clock
a. m, August 9th, in her esd year.
Mrs. Keck had been greatly afflicted
with liver affection and Inflammation
of the stomach and throat for three
or -four years. She had been mem
Der of the M. f. church for about
40 years. The funeral services were
conducted by Revs. White and Blu
chanan at her late home in the pres
ence of great number of her friends
and neighbors, after which she was
laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing be
tween DIS. NJ. l.. Casselberry and T. II.
COMBS, under the firm name Of Cassei.
berry & COMBS, has been dissolved by
mutual consent. The books of the firm
are in the hands of DIR. NJ l.. Casselberry
who win settle all the business Of the late
firm. All claims not adjusted by Septem-
Der LIST will be put out for collection.
DIR. Casselberry will continue the prac-
tiee of his profession as heretofore.
M. l.. CAssKIBERRv
f. II. CooNBs.
MoRaANTowx. Iulv ith. 1887.
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DIR. Wade Hurt.

A few days ago DIR. S. S. Wade
met with mishap while in camp on
Cheat that is quite serious. Sever
al parties were bathing and sport
ing in the river and the Doctor be-
came so interested in the fun that
he fell from large rock, not motto
ing his proximity to the edge of it,
striking ON his face and severly hurt
ing himself. He is getting all right
again.